27CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR DESKTOPEntering System SetupTurn on (or restart) your desktop.1.NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held downfor extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press andrelease in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears.While the desktop is booting, press immediately before the operating2. system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility.If an error occurs during Power On Self Test (POST), you may also enter theBIOS Setup Utility by pressing when prompted.NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continueto wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down yourdesktop and try again.System Setup ScreensThe BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configurationinformation for your desktop.Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility window and listskeys and their functions within the active field.System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listedin this section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see theService Manualat support.dell.com/manuals.MainBIOS InformationProduct InformationBuild Date Displays the BIOS release date.Product Name Displays the product name.BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer.Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer.Memory InformationTotal Memory Displays the total memory of the computer.Memory Available Displays the amount of memory available onthe computer.Memory Technology Displays the type of memory technology used.Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.
